April 02, 2024 (MLN): The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Monday approved three development projects including the Establishment of the National Forensic Science Agency at Islamabad with budget of Rs1.831 billion, according to a press release issued on the same day.
This revised version focuses solely on the Islamabad agency, whereas the original project approved in 2002 aimed to establish forensic science laboratories across provincial headquarters, with a main laboratory and training facilities in Islamabad.
The Ministry of Finance also presented a concept clearance proposal for the "Promoting Sustainable Public Private Partnership Program" with a total cost of $500 million.
The CDWP approved the first phase of the program, valued at $250m.
This program aims to improve the environment for infrastructure financing by promoting public-private partnerships (PPPs) at the federal level.
It seeks to attract private investment in crucial sectors like roads, housing, healthcare, education, water & sanitation, and technology.
The program will follow a programmatic approach to implement core policy, legal, and institutional reforms, and build capacity within relevant institutions to ensure long-term sustainability.
It aligns with Pakistan's Vision 2025 pillars, which aim to transform Pakistan's economy into one of the top 10 in the world by 2047.
The CDWP also undertook and discussed a working paper from the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training regarding the establishment of a Danish School at Kuri Road, Islamabad.
The project was given the go-ahead and sponsors were asked to conduct a feasibility study, rationalize cost, and firm up a governance model.
